1988 Ford Econoline vs 1989 Ford Econoline
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Ford Econoline | 1989 Ford Econoline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 37 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Econoline | Ford Econoline |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5 |
| Equipment | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 |
1988 Ford Econoline
1989 Ford Econoline
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.